Ohio
Consistently ranked one of the best states for business, Ohio offers residents many benefits too, including a low cost of living, excellent schools and good recreational opportunities. Manufacturing and financial industries anchor the economy in Ohio, which is the largest producer in the country of plastics, rubber and fabricated metal. Sports fans have several teams to cheer for including the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Livability Dayton, OH
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Licking County, OH
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Quick Facts About Ohio
- Median Household Income
- $69,069
- Average Property Tax
- $2,712
- State Population
- 11,847,206
- Sales Tax Rate
- 5.75 %
- State Income Tax
- 2.77%%
- Median Monthly Rent
- $765
Places We Love In Ohio
Cities in Ohio on Livability.com
- Ada, OH
- Akron, OH
- Alliance, OH
- Amelia, OH
- Amherst, OH
- Apple Valley, OH
- Ashland, OH
- Ashtabula, OH
- Athens, OH
- Aurora, OH
- Austintown, OH
- Avon Lake, OH
- Avon, OH
- Barberton, OH
- Bay Village, OH
- Beachwood, OH
- Beavercreek, OH
- Beckett Ridge, OH
- Bedford Heights, OH
- Bedford, OH
- Bellbrook, OH
- Bellefontaine, OH
- Bellevue, OH
- Belpre, OH
- Berea, OH
- Bexley, OH
- Blacklick Estates, OH
- Blue Ash, OH
- Boardman, OH
- Bowling Green, OH
- Brecksville, OH
- Bridgetown, OH
- Broadview Heights, OH
- Brook Park, OH
- Brooklyn, OH
- Brookville, OH
- Brunswick, OH
- Bryan, OH
- Bucyrus, OH
- Cambridge, OH
- Campbell, OH
- Canal Fulton, OH
- Canal Winchester, OH
- Canfield, OH
- Canton, OH
- Carlisle, OH
- Celina, OH
- Centerville, OH
- Champion Heights, OH
- Chardon, OH
- Cheviot, OH
- Chillicothe, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Circleville, OH
- Clayton, OH
- Cleveland Heights, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Clyde, OH
- Columbiana, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Conneaut, OH
- Cortland, OH
- Coshocton, OH
- Covedale, OH
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Deer Park, OH
- Defiance, OH
- Delaware, OH
- Delhi Hills, OH
- Delphos, OH
- Dent, OH
- Dover, OH
- Dry Run, OH
- Dublin, OH
- East Cleveland, OH
- East Liverpool, OH
- Eastlake, OH
- Eaton, OH
- Elyria, OH
- Englewood, OH
- Euclid, OH
- Fairborn, OH
- Fairfield, OH
- Fairlawn, OH
- Fairview Park, OH
- Findlay, OH
- Finneytown, OH
- Forest Park, OH
- Forestville, OH
- Fort Shawnee, OH
- Fostoria, OH
- Franklin, OH
- Fremont, OH
- Gahanna, OH
- Galion, OH
- Garfield Heights, OH
- Geneva, OH
- Germantown, OH
- Girard, OH
- Grafton, OH
- Grandview Heights, OH
- Granville, OH
- Green, OH
- Greenville, OH
- Groesbeck, OH
- Grove City, OH
- Groveport, OH
- Hamilton, OH
- Harrison, OH
- Heath, OH
- Highland Heights, OH
- Hilliard, OH
- Hillsboro, OH
- Howland Center, OH
- Hubbard, OH
- Huber Heights, OH
- Huber Ridge, OH
- Hudson, OH
- Huron, OH
- Independence, OH
- Ironton, OH
- Jackson, OH
- Johnstown, OH
- Kent, OH
- Kenton, OH
- Kenwood, OH
- Kettering, OH
- Kirtland, OH
- Lakewood, OH
- Lancaster, OH
- Landen, OH
- Lebanon, OH
- Lima, OH
- Lincoln Village, OH
- Logan, OH
- London, OH
- Lorain, OH
- Louisville, OH
- Loveland, OH
- Lyndhurst, OH
- Macedonia, OH
- Mack, OH
- Madeira, OH
- Mansfield, OH
- Maple Heights, OH
- Marietta, OH
- Marion, OH
- Martins Ferry, OH
- Marysville, OH
- Mason, OH
- Massillon, OH
- Maumee, OH
- Mayfield Heights, OH
- Medina, OH
- Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH
- Mentor, OH
- Miami Heights, OH
- Miamisburg, OH
- Middleburg Heights, OH
- Middletown, OH
- Milford, OH
- Monfort Heights, OH
- Monroe, OH
- Montgomery, OH
- Montrose-Ghent, OH
- Moraine, OH
- Mount Healthy, OH
- Mount Vernon, OH
- Napoleon, OH
- Nelsonville, OH
- New Albany, OH
- New Carlisle, OH
- New Franklin, OH
- New Philadelphia, OH
- Newark, OH
- Niles, OH
- North Canton, OH
- North College Hill, OH
- North Madison, OH
- North Olmsted, OH
- North Ridgeville, OH
- North Royalton, OH
- Northbrook, OH
- Northgate, OH
- Northridge, OH
- Northwood, OH
- Norton, OH
- Norwalk, OH
- Norwood, OH
- Oakwood, OH
- Oberlin, OH
- Obetz, OH
- Olmsted Falls, OH
- Ontario, OH
- Oregon, OH
- Orrville, OH
- Oxford, OH
- Painesville, OH
- Parma Heights, OH
- Parma, OH
- Pataskala, OH
- Pepper Pike, OH
- Perry Heights, OH
- Perrysburg, OH
- Pickerington, OH
- Piqua, OH
- Port Clinton, OH
- Portage Lakes, OH
- Portsmouth, OH
- Powell, OH
- Ravenna, OH
- Reading, OH
- Reynoldsburg, OH
- Richmond Heights, OH
- Rittman, OH
- Riverside, OH
- Rocky River, OH
- Rossford, OH
- Salem, OH
- Sandusky, OH
- Seven Hills, OH
- Shaker Heights, OH
- Sharonville, OH
- Sheffield Lake, OH
- Shelby, OH
- Sidney, OH
- Solon, OH
- South Euclid, OH
- South Lebanon, OH
- Springboro, OH
- Springdale, OH
- Springfield, OH
- St. Clairsville, OH
- St. Marys, OH
- Steubenville, OH
- Stow, OH
- Streetsboro, OH
- Strongsville, OH
- Struthers, OH
- Summerside, OH
- Sunbury, OH
- Sylvania, OH
- Tallmadge, OH
- The Village of Indian Hill, OH
- Tiffin, OH
- Tipp City, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Toronto, OH
- Trenton, OH
- Trotwood, OH
- Troy, OH
- Turpin Hills, OH
- Twinsburg, OH
- Uhrichsville, OH
- Union, OH
- University Heights, OH
- Upper Arlington, OH
- Upper Sandusky, OH
- Urbana, OH
- Van Wert, OH
- Vandalia, OH
- Vermilion, OH
- Wadsworth, OH
- Wapakoneta, OH
- Warren, OH
- Warrensville Heights, OH
- Washington Court House, OH
- Waterville, OH
- Wauseon, OH
- Wellston, OH
- West Carrollton, OH
- Westerville, OH
- Westlake, OH
- Wheelersburg, OH
- White Oak, OH
- Whitehall, OH
- Wickliffe, OH
- Willard, OH
- Willoughby Hills, OH
- Willoughby, OH
- Willowick, OH
- Wilmington, OH
- Withamsville, OH
- Wooster, OH
- Worthington, OH
- Wyoming, OH
- Xenia, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Zanesville, OH
Experiences & Adventures in Ohio
10 Best State Fairs in America
These ten state fairs take the (funnel) cake for the most fun.
7 Pumpkin Patches to Add to Your Fall Bucket List
Whether you’re carving them or using them as decor, these pumpkin patches can’t be missed.
Where to Pick Pumpkins in Every State
We scoured all 50 states to pinpoint the perfect place to pick your pumpkin this Halloween season. Here's where to find them.
Food Scenes in Ohio
The Official Food of Each State in the U.S
Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of each state.
Delight in Butler County’s Donut Trail
This trail sure is sweet.
The Most Unique Food Festival in Every State
We scoured all 50 states to pinpoint the most far-fetched food festivals in each state. Here's where to find them.
Healthy Places in Ohio
Find World-Class Pediatric Health Care in Dayton
Children here can get the top-notch care they need without leaving the region.
Dayton, Ohio, Region Offers Quality Health Care for All
No matter your age, Dayton offers excellent health care options to meet your needs.
Ohio: Where to Live Now
Best Places To Live in Ohio
Rolling hills, broad rivers and distinct seasons make Ohio a great place to call home. Read on to explore the best places to live in Ohio.
Choosing Dayton as Their Home Base
Military service members and veterans have plenty of great reasons to move to Dayton and Southwest Ohio.
Explore the Vast Housing Options in Dayton
From city living to well-planned new developments, Dayton and Southwest Ohio have it all.
Education, Careers and Opportunity in Ohio
Most Beautiful College Campuses in the Midwest
Geographically speaking, the Midwest is the center of the country — and it also happens to be a hub for some of the loveliest college campuses around.
College@Elm: Powering Entrepreneurs in Butler County, OH
Goal of new business accelerator and incubator is to spur economic prosperity in the region.
Why Are Companies Relocating to Dayton?
Pro-business policies and other key factors are spurring investments in Southwest Ohio.
Ohio: Love Where You Live
Investments Power the Dazzling Downtowns of Southwest Ohio
New developments in downtown Dayton and other communities are making these center cities great places to live and work.
The Official 2022 State-Specific Gift Guide
This year we're taking 'shop local' to the next level with the best gifts from each state to give your loved ones.
Dayton, Ohio, Region Offers a Diverse Collection of Communities
Unique communities across the Dayton region are appealing to newcomers.
